First steps
Web site security should be a major priority for anyone planning to put a Web site online. This is important not only for those doing business online but also for people who do not want to have their work destroyed by a single attack.
Security software products may represent a sizeable chunk of the starting expenses, but when you consider all the security risks out there and cost of repairing a site damaged or destroyed, the peace of mind is worth the price.
Here are some simple explanations of the different types of Web site security software and what they can help you with:
There are software products that can track all of the visitors to a Web site. They record the visitor's IP address, the pages the visitor accessed, the Web sites that referred them and the amount of time they were at the site. This information assists in the tracking of unwanted visitors or malicious bots, making it easier to ban them from accessing the site. Despite the difficulties of this task it is necessary to be thorough. It will help the site in the long run.
There are also software products that help in safeguarding images and source codes from online theft. This product is designed for those who have paid for a Web site's layout and design and do not want to see them copied and used by other sites. It is also a vital tool for Web sites that sell online images (such as e-cards, logos, and banners) or templates. It also prevents thieves from stealing content, obtaining a copyright on it, and then suing the actual original owner for online theft.
Another software product used by Web site owners, particularly those who ask for user registrations, is something that prevents automated registrations by using a computer generated image that is easily be read by a human but a not by a computer. This helps regulate a Web site by limiting the number of automated bots that have access to it. It can also discourage people from creating different accounts just to take advantage of a site's free offers.
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